Webelos Information

Dear Webelos Parents:

I am unable to get the time away next week to implement the planned--and much-postponed--Webelos train trip to Chicago. I've been given new responsibilities at work starting next semester, but the actual work is beginning now, and I can't flex-time my way out of this. I'll offer my apologies to the scouts when I see them next, but this give you more family time this way.

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Looking ahead--toward times where I can lead an event: Troop 46 has an open house for Webelos and their parents on Monday, December 1. That will serve as our den meeting for the week. They troop leaders ask that parents come to the meeting so that you understand what Boy Scouting is and how it is different from Cub Scouting--and to give you this information first-hand. Joining a troop is a family decision, so it's important to know as much as possible to make the best choice for your family. I will seek confirmation from you that you can attend the meeting.

I know that some other boys in the den have expressed interest in Troop 13. We will visit them during a troop meeting in December as well so that the you and the boys in the den can make informed choices.

Take care, and have a great holiday.

Ken

Webelos Den Meeting, November 11

Dear Webelos Den Parents:

We will meet on Tuesday, November 11, 6:30 PM at the davis School Community Room.

We will continue work on the Craftsman Activity Badge.

Meeting leadership is by Mr. Kampen and Mr. Dwyer. The King family is responsible for the treats.

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Looking ahead--one of the requirements for the Arrow of Light Award is to take part in a Boy Scout Troop + Webelos Den outdoor activity. As of the Troop 13 hosted event today, the following boys have met that requirement: Marshall, Micky, Zachary, and Tim.

The last event of the three that I made arrangements for will take place on Saturday, 15 November. I mentioned this in my last email message, and send home a flyer last week. Please let me know by Tuesday if your son will be able to take part in that event.

Have a good weekend,

Ken

One more thing: Flaming Arrow Webelos Den Meeting, November 4

Dear Webelos parents:

Please have your sons bring a hammer to the den meeting this week.

Thanks,

Ken

Flaming Arrow Webelos Den Meeting, November 4

Dear Webelos Den Parents:

We will have our Webelos den meeting at the King's house (1401 S. 7th), at 6:30 PM on November 4. The school is closed to us, due to the elections.

We will commence work on the Craftsman Activity Badge.

The boys have been invited to take part in the Troop 13 Turkey Bowl and Family Potluck on November 9. Please let me know by Tuesday whether you and your son would like to participate. This is one of the requirements for the Arrow of Light Award. We will have one more troop-den event available to meet this requirement. I will forward number of participants to Jay Schmid so that Troop 13's leadership can prepare for our participation. Details are here.

During the D303 break this month, I would like to finish the Art Activity Badge and Traveler Activity Badge with a trip via train to the Art Institute in Chicago. If any of you would be available during that week to help chaperon such a trip, let me know.

All messages are available at http://pack108.blogspot.com/

Best regards,

Ken

Webelos Den Meeting, October 14

Dear Webelos Den Parents:

Our Webelos Den Meeting will take place starting at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14.

We will meet in the Davis School art room. Mrs. Varga, the art teacher, will be helping the boys with requirements for the artist activity badge.

The Siarny family is scheduled for meeting help. The Wahab family is helping with our treat.

As we will be meeting immediately after school, please encourage your sons to wear their cub scout uniforms to school. If that strikes them as a hardship, please tuck them into their school bags so they can transform themselves into scouts at the end of the school day.

The meeting on Tuesday will be the date to commit to the Mammoth Cave Adventure. Per an earlier posting/email, please order your ticket for the GRAND AVENUE TOUR at 11:30 AM, on Saturday, October 25.

To keep you better informed as to what we will be doing from week to week, I've posted a chart with our month's activities outlined. Participation each week will result in earning the Artist Activity Badge, plus, a bit of fun, too.

Best regards,

Ken

Webelos Den Notes

Dear Webelos Parents

Minutes from the the recent pack leader meeting are posted here.

Please note the responses to the upcoming events--still below from yesterday (I've heard from two families, and will respond to Troop 46's leadership tomorrow).

Thanks to Jane for organizing--and to all of you for contributing to--the meal for Lazarus House. It made for an excellent den meeting.

We will be working on the Artist Activity Badge this month, and close with a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago in November.

Best always,

Ken

Webelos Den Meeting, October 7

Dear Webelos Den Parents:

Per a previous note, we will meet after school on October 7.

Meeting help is from the Komarek family; the treat is from the Siarny family.

A considerable part of the meeting will be devoted to making meals for Lazarus House. My thanks to Jane Siarny for organizing this.

Jane's information is below; please let Jane know by Sunday what you can bring to contribute to the lunches.

Best always,

Ken

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SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
Lunches for Lazarus House
Tuesday, October 7
4:30-5:30 pm

We'll be putting together lunches at my home, 611 Mosedale as part of the scout meeting. –

Jane Siarny r.s.v.p. on or before Sunday and reply to all--so we all know what needs to be brought --write your name in BOLD after your choice (e.g. CLAYTON ON DESSERTS)--See you Tuesday. p.s. You can drop off supplies as well--if your scout can't make it

SIGN UP AND BRING WITH YOU 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: ·

• 1 gallon of milk,
• 1 gallon of juice,
• large drink mix.
  
• 50 slices of bread & lunchmeat, cheese or pbj for 25 sandwiches
  
• 25 granola bars or desserts,
  
• 12 apples/oranges/or cans of fruit w/ spoons
  
• 13 apples/oranges/or cans of fruit w/ spoons
  
• 12 juice boxes *
• 13 juice boxes